self portrait and portrait part I

Tips of Photography

You can also use yourself as a test subject for experimenting with lighting or other creative techniques.

Break the Rules of Composition

Get Closer

Portrait Examples

               Environmental Portraits

I really liked this photo because it leaves you with a feeling of mystery. I don't really know what's going on in the photo, and I love that. I chose it because it's a great example of a fitting environment for an environmental portrait.

I liked this photo because I like how much he looking like he had a history where he was. The photo holds a lot of character, I love that aspect of everything. I chose this photo because it is a really good example of a background to use for an informational photo. It really clues as to what his life was like.

               Self Portraits

I liked this photo because when I looked at it, I was very intrigued. First of all, she's not wearing clothes, she looks like she's been crying, and there looks like a bit of smoke is coming from her mouth. Ultimately, I love mystery and I want to know what was going on in the photo. I chose this because the selfness of the self portrait is very evident. She did a wonderful job of interpreting herself.

I like this photo because the man looks very much like he is just not having it that day. I also like it because he's holding himself in a way that makes himself look almost aloof. I chose this photo because its a great example of a unique method of shooting the photo. He most likely did it in a mirror or reflective surface.

               Casual Portraits

I like this photo because the woman looks like she's having fun. It's a cute photo and the little message on the bench is adorable. I chose the photo because it looks like she's doing something casual, and she's is being welcoming, perfect for something casual.

I like this photo because the scenery is beautiful, as well as that the rules of photography in the photo create dynamics that are pleasing to the eye. I chose this photo because she's wearing something very casual and that she looks comfortable.

Portrait Assignment Plan

For the portrait that I will do for the assignments, I am going to either shoot my band mates, Mia Shippey and Bella Lufschanowski, or my father. I would shoot them in the grass, maybe around some plants. I might also shoot photos of them in our garage at practice. The way I will make the photo's good is that I will use natural light, I will focus the camera in on one of their features or actions, and I will get close to them. I will also but them in a dynamic area of the frame, and try to utilize lines.